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    At Delphi, near the Oracle's seat, were posted two mottos: "Know thyself" and one other advising moderatation in all things. What was the other motto?

    Question #92221. Asked by paulchoi. (Feb 11 08 9:36 AM)


    markswood

    		Another famous motto of Delphi is Meden Agan (ÌçäÝí ¢ãáí): "nothing in excess" (literally, "nothing excessively").

    Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Famous_oracular_statements_from_Delphi

    Feb 11 08, 9:47 AM
    paulchoi

    		thank you


    Feb 11 08, 9:58 AM
    RioBR

    		The motto was: "meden agan" = (nothing in excess).

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphi

    Feb 11 08, 12:31 PM

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